UConn Stamford to offer financial management major: Business briefs

Published 10:19 pm, Wednesday, November 14, 2012

UConn Stamford

to offer financial management major

The University of Connecticut has finalized plans to offer a new undergraduate major in financial management starting next fall at its Stamford campus. The major, approved Wednesday by the UConn board of trustees, was developed to provide students with the skills they need for successful careers in corporate financial management and analysis, investments, and portfolio management. The bachelor's degree program will be offered at UConn-Stamford through the School of Business starting in fall 2013, with the first class graduating in 2017. The curriculum incorporates many professional financial services practices, having been developed in partnership with the local Stamford Chartered Financial Analyst Society. UConn also anticipates working closely with area companies and professional organizations on programs to benefit students such as mentoring, job and internship networking, speakers and scholarships.

Diageo recognized by LGBT group

Diageo announced that it has earned a perfect score in the annual Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index survey for the fifth consecutive year. The CEI is an annual report produced by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the educational arm of an advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans. Diageo was recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work" and listed as one of the top companies that support equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees.

Half Full Brewery debuts new ale

The Half Full Brewery announced the release of an India Pale Ale, the third beer released since the brewery's opening. The IPA, which will be on tap year-round, uses Northwestern American hops and a 7.0 percent alcohol content. The Stamford-based brewery opened three months ago and has released two other beers so far, Bright Ale, which can be found on tap at over 50 bars and restaurants in the state, and the pumpkin ale, a limited, seasonal batch available in Stamford and Fairfield County.